Library Newsletter

At the end of last year, heartfelt goodbyes were shared when our school's previous librarian, Dr. Rivers, left for retirement. Our new librarian, Mrs. Grabiec, who was tirelessly trained by Dr. Rivers, was warmly welcomed by students and staff. Over the summer the library underwent a major makeover (photo by Mairead Gianelloni below), thanks to the many volunteers and staff that made it possible, including:

• Stephanie Bratcher
• Mairead Gianelloni
• Veronica Tercero-Bautista
• Karen, Jay, Ben, and Zan Cronin
• Mr. Franks
• Mr. Larry
• Yrma Martinez
• Mrs. Phillips
• Shawn Sparks
• Mr. Tate
• Tiffany

The week before school started Chromebooks and chargers for educational use this year were checked out to all students through the library. Many thanks to the following volunteers and staff members who helped with this process:

• Stephanie Bratcher
• Austin Hensley
• Damien Reedy
• Dr. Rivers
• Mr. Franks

From August 29 - September 6th the school's News Show accepted applications from 5th grade students to join this year's News Crew. The student-run News Show will be created before school in the library and shown daily school-wide. The new News Crew will begin airing the News Show September 12th.

• Purpose of Libraries
• Information about our Library Collection
• Behavior Expections
• Policies and Procedures
• Book Care
• Book Selection

• Read Alouds
• Book Discussions
• Book Check Out
• Reading
• Center Learning Activities

Images from Amazon.com

The following books from the 2022-2023 South Carolina Book Awards nominee list in the Picture Book and Children's Book categories have arrived in the library (images from SCASL.net). We will read these books throughout the year and cast our vote in the spring for this year's winner. These nominees are annually chosen by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians and the winners are selected by students' votes across the state (Studysc.org).

Read to Score: Greenville Triumph Soccer

"The Triumph is working with schools in the Upstate to help kids achieve their reading goals! This program is designed to reward students for their hard work as they read books appropriate for their grade-level. Each student that reads 3 books in the 3 week time frame (from Monday, September 12 – Friday, September 30) will receive a free ticket to the Triumph soccer match on Saturday, October 8th courtesy of Duke Energy" (Triumph's site). Information will be sent home from school the week of Sept. 6th.

The library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, by promoting, reading, and learning about books that are written by Hispanic authors and/or feature the Hispanic culture and lived experience. (Image from freepik.com.)

Library Media Specialist

Berea Elementary School - Greenville County Schools

100 Berea Drive

Greenville, SC 29617

Photo by Susan Gill